Cape Verde keeper Vozinha gains popularity ahead of World Cup showdown

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Cape Verde keeper Vozinha gains popularity ahead of World Cup showdown
Summary

As the World Cup approaches the conclusion of the group stage, Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha has captured significant attention ahead of their match against Argentina. The 40-year-old has gained fame for his impressive saves, accumulating nearly 16 million Instagram followers after a notable performance against Spain. Meanwhile, the Tartan Army has shown strong support for Scotland, arriving in large numbers for their first World Cup appearance in 28 years. FIFA's new rules, including penalties for time-wasting, have also generated discussion, highlighted by a controversial red card issued to Paraguay's Miguel Almirón. Japan fans have once more garnered acclaim for cleaning up stadiums, though this has sparked discussions on domestic gender roles. The tournament continues with various memorable moments off the pitch as well.

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  • Vozinha helps Cape Verde advance to face Argentina.
  • Vozinha's Instagram followers soar to nearly 16 million.
  • Scotland's Tartan Army celebrates their World Cup return with 30,000 fans.
  • FIFA's new rules penalize time-wasting, leading to controversial red cards.
  • Japanese fans receive praise for cleaning stadiums despite cultural backlash.
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  • 1:42 PMYahoo SportsWorld Cup moments: From Cape Verde keeper hype to Tartan Army
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The group stage is almost complete and the World Cup reduced to the 32 teams it contained in the past. There has been criticism that the 48-team event was too blown up but there have been memorable moments on and off the pitch.

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